Chrysler Crossfire History

by Vic Hurlstorm on June 9, 2009

 Two different versions of the Crossfire are available: a coupe or a roadster (in which case, you’ll need a Crossfire windscreen (windblocker wind deflector). The first generation of Crossfire was based upon the Mercedes Benz SLK class, a somewhat dated technology. The result is a sluggish car with unresponsive steering and poor aerodynamics. While the body styling evoked dream images, the plastic interior was a disappointment. Other competing vehicles provided a much more appealing interior. With all things considered, the Crossfire didn’t offer noteworthy performance. The Crossfire is sluggish for speed and acceleration, and it just drinks the gas.

The Crossfire emerged in summer 2003, with a coupe model only. Then, the two seater roadster (for which you will need a Crossfire windscreen windblocker wind deflector) then followed in 2005. A super-duper high performance version was introduced later in fall, the SRT6, with a supercharged 3/2 liter, V6 engine. The Crossfire engine provides 330 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. For those who like control, unfortunately, the SRT6 only came with a heavy five speed automatic. Lastly, upgraded suspensions components were added, at a cost of ride comfort. 

Listening to pricing feedback, a stripped down model was also added in 2005. For more options, new colors, wheel styles and colors were added. With all of these options, the roadster still remained the most popular version, as long as a Crossfire windblocker windscreen wind deflector is employed.

Since Crossfire sales have been dropping like the proverbial lead zeppelin, 2009 may be the car’s last year.  The roadster will most likely remain the most popular version of the Crossfire, as long as Crossfire windscreen / windblocker / wind deflector is used.  There isn’t a strong prosepct for this car in the collector marketplace.  This car will certainly be missed by its fans and the auto industry alike.